Knowing Your Rights As An LGBTQ+ Employee
In this day and age, it's assumed that LGBTQ+ employees in Canada have the same rights as every other person in the workplace. While there are laws that enshrine equality, they're not always upheld in the same way. As an LGBTQ+ person, you should know your rights in order to get the same treatment in your job. Here's what you need to know. An article from our American Contributor . LGBTQ+ Rights In The Modern Workplace In today's age, are LGBTQ+ workers treated equally? While the situation has improved a lot in recent years, it still isn't perfect. A recent online survey has seen that there is still some discrimination, and that hinders your work and productivity in your industry. For example, around three in ten respondents said they were reluctant to come out at work, as they were concerned about negative consequences. These include exclusion, harassment, and stopping their chances at advancement. Another study looked at CEOs in Canadian workplaces, as th...